In-Plant Ink Supervisor

International Paper Company; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper is hiring an In-Plant Ink Supervisor for the Lebanon, IN facility. The role leads a three-person team in ink manufacturing, quality control, and inventory management, supporting preprint and direct print production for customers in the US.

Strong math, reporting, and software skills are required. The supervisor will manage color control processes, training, and cross-functional collaboration with the Indianapolis team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost reduction while

Qualifications

• Prior ink and supervisory experience is preferred.
• Color management software knowledge is a plus.
• Candidate should be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math, communication and computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Manufacture ink batches for customers/print jobs.
• Provide ink room QC and press-side production support.
• Maintain Preprint customer ink inventory.
• Attend production and customer meetings.
• Lead and train in-plant team members.
• Approve payroll and schedule coverage.

Skills

Color matching

Color control software

Ink dispensing

Team leadership

Math skills

Communication

Computer skills

Tools

Color management software

Ink dispensing hardware

Job description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your infinite possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

Background: Position open for the In-Plant Ink Supervisor to work in the Lebanon, Indiana Ink Preprint and direct print facility (25 miles north of the Indianapolis metro area). This position will be in the International Paper Ink division, reporting to the Preprint Ink Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The International Paper Ink division provides printing inks, printing plates, and related services to flexographic packaging printers, both within International Paper and to outside customers. The In-Plant Supervisor will provide ink manufacturing leadership to a team of three technicians and provide technical service and customer support for the Lebanon facility and for its customers in the northwestern and southwestern US and beyond. IP Lebanon manufactures high-quality flexographic pre-printed liner for the corrugated packaging industry, using the latest top of the line equipment, software and processes.

Key Functions: The In-Plant Supervisor’s function is to perform all supervisory, technical, manufacturing, and reporting tasks pertaining to ink manufacturing, quality and inventory control, press related issues, maximization of efficiencies related to ink and print, cost reduction measures, and other issues, as the customer requires. Color management software will be operated and maintained by the In-plant Ink Supervisor with key functions being, job make ready, print QC, job history and performance tracking. The In-Plant Ink Supervisor will lead and train the team 3 covering the Preprint and Direct Print production facility schedule. The preferred candidate will be a goal-oriented, a self-starting leader with good math, communication and computer skills. A Candidate should be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.Prior ink and supervisory experience is preferred.Ink dispensing systems knowledge and color control and management software knowledge are a plus.

Specific key functions are:

• Color matching and reformulation
• Color proofer to press correlation
• Dispensing and blending ink batches for print jobs and pre-print customers
• Press-side technical assistance (toning colors, adjusting ink to improve print quality and run ability, assisting with customer approvals, etc.)
• Work with the customer to keep press downtime and ink costs to a minimum
• Ordering and Maintaining customer ink inventory, re-working return ink inventory
• Filing ink usage and VOC reports and other reports as necessary
• Attend production meetings and other customer meetings as required
• Attend weekly safety, quality and performance calls.
• Any other technical issues needed by the customer, such as ink training, ink improvements, cost reductions, safety training, update and create SOPs, SWO program, MSQs, housekeeping/5S improvement, file management/inspections/etc.
• Provide coverage for vacation and upset conditions to support the facility production schedule.
• Work closely with the Preprint south team in Indianapolis, cross train and cover schedules if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety and environmental related items are properly documented, tracked and maintained according to IP, Local, State and Federal requirements.
• Provide Quality products to our customers
• Manufacture ink batches for customers/print jobs
• Press side technical assistance
• Manage the color management software for ink room QC and press side production per job
• Maintain Preprint customer ink inventory; Work-off/re-work ink
• File ink usage reports, other reports as necessary.
• Complete monthly Inventory counts, daily reports, manage all inspections.
• Attend production meetings and other customer meetings as required
• Any other technical issues needed by customer and the ink team: Ink training, ink improvements, cost reductions, inventory control, job billing, etc.
• Manage, train and lead in-plant team members and perform quarterly 1:1 documented conversations with the team members.
• Approve payroll and schedule coverage and overtime.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].